JP2014030584A - Eye bandage and ear hook part - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide, as an example, an eye bandage and an ear hook part capable of preventing the eye bandage and a mask from slipping down with a simple configuration, and alleviating pain and discomfort in use.SOLUTION: An eye bandage 2 includes an eye bandage body 4 to cover eyes, and an ear-loop strap 7 to be hung on a user's ears for holding the eye bandage body 4 in the neighborhood of the user's eyes, and an adjustment tool 8 fitted to the ear-loop strap 7 for adjusting and maintaining the use length of the ear-loop strap 7. The adjustment tool 8 formed of an elastic material has a slit 8a for the ear-loop strap 7 to pass through, and maintains the use length of the ear-loop strap 7 by the friction between the slit 8a and the ear-loop strap 7 based on the elasticity.

Description

  The present invention relates to an eye patch and an ear hook.

  Conventionally, the eye patch is used for treating the eye or protecting the eye. The eyepatch is constituted by an eyepatch main body that substantially covers and protects the eye and an ear strap for holding the eyepatch main body, and it is general that the user uses the ear strap on the ear. .

  Since the size of the face, the position of the eyes / ears, etc. differ depending on the user, the ear straps often have a length adjustment function. For example, in a conventional eye patch, the length of the ear strap is adjusted by passing both ends of the ear strap through the small tube member and sliding the small tube member on the ear strap (for example, Patent Document 1). See).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-62006

  However, such a conventional eye patch has a problem in that the position of the small tube member is frequently shifted during use, and the ear strap is loosened and the position of the eye patch is lowered. In addition, when the small tube member comes into contact with the back side of the user's earlobe, there is a problem that the user feels pain or discomfort. In order to prevent loosening of the ear strap, when it is used in a tight state with a short working length, a feeling of pressure by the ear strap itself is added in addition to the small tube member, and the pain and discomfort increase.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can prevent the sliding of the eye patch and the mask with a simple configuration, and can also reduce pain and discomfort during use. Providing a hanging portion is an exemplary problem.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, an eye patch as an exemplary aspect of the present invention is an eye patch main body for covering the eye, and hung on the user's ear to hold the eye patch main body in the vicinity of the user's eye. An ear strap and an adjuster attached to the ear strap to adjust and maintain the length of use of the ear strap. The adjuster is formed of an elastic material, has a passage path through which the ear strap is passed, and maintains the length of use of the ear strap by friction between the passage path based on the elasticity and the ear strap.

  The ear hook as another exemplary aspect of the present invention is an ear hook used for an eye patch or a mask, and the eye mask main body covering the user's eyes or the mask main body covering the user's mouth is used for the eyes or the mouth. An ear strap that hangs on the user's ear to hold it in the vicinity, and an adjustment tool that is attached to the ear strap to adjust and maintain the length of use of the ear strap. The adjuster is formed of an elastic material, has a passage path through which the ear strap is passed, and maintains the length of use of the ear strap by friction between the passage path based on the elasticity and the ear strap.

  Further objects and other features of the present invention will become apparent from the preferred embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the eyepatch and the mask from sliding down with a simple configuration, and to reduce pain and discomfort during use.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of an eyepatch according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a usage figure of the eye patch shown in FIG. It is a schematic block diagram of the adjustment tool which the eye patch shown in FIG. 1 has. It is a use figure of the mask concerning Embodiment 2. FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of an eye patch according to Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a schematic block diagram of the eye patch which concerns on Embodiment 4.

[Embodiment 1]
An eye patch 2 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of the eye patch 2. FIG. 2 is a usage diagram illustrating a state in which the user U uses the eye patch 2. The eyepatch 2 includes an eyepatch body 4 and an ear hook 6 and is generally configured.

  The eyepatch main body 4 covers the eye U2 in order to protect the user U's eye U2. In general, a sanitary material 10 such as gauze or cotton is sandwiched between the eyepatch main body 4 and the eye U2. The eyepatch main body 4 is a flat plate member having a substantially square shape, for example, and is formed of a material such as plastic. A resin film, a resin plate, or the like may be used as a material for the eyepatch main body 4.

  The eyepatch main body 4 is formed with a large number of ventilation holes 4a. In the use state, the hygiene material 10 covers the eye U2, and the eyepatch main body 4 is arranged so as to cover the hygiene material 10. Since a large number of air holes 4a are formed, air permeability around the eyes U2 is ensured, and stuffiness and blurring are prevented.

  The eyepatch main body 4 is formed with a string hole 4b for allowing the ear strap 7 to pass therethrough. By passing the ear strap 7 through the cord hole 4b and hooking the ear strap 7 on the ear U4 of the user U, as shown in FIG. 2, the eye patch body 4 can be held in the vicinity of the eye U2. It can be done. The string hole 4b is disposed at a peripheral position of the eyepatch body 4, that is, a position near the upper and lower edges, a position near the left and right edges, or a position near the four corners.

  The ear hook 6 includes an ear hook 7 and an adjustment tool 8. The ear strap 7 hangs on the user's U ear U4 in order to hold the eye patch main body 4 in the vicinity of the user's U eye U2. The ear strap 7 is used through the string hole 4b. A single ear strap 7 is passed through the strap holes 4b arranged at the top and bottom of the eyepatch main body 4 to form one ring as a whole, and a single strap is hung on both the right and left ears. Also good. That is, one ear strap 7 may be configured to connect the right ear, the eye patch main body 4 and the left ear. Further, the two ear straps 7 for the right ear and the left ear are respectively passed through the hole 4b arranged on the left and right of the eyepatch main body 4 to form two left and right rings, one for the right ear and the other for the other. May be put on the left ear. That is, one of the two ear straps 7 may connect the right ear and the eyepatch main body 4, and the other may connect the left ear and the eyepatch main body.

  The ear strap 7 is made of a fiber material such as cotton or chemical fiber. However, since the ear strap 7 directly touches the cheek or ear of the user U, a fiber material having a good touch is used as a material. Conventionally, many of the ear straps 7 are formed of a non-stretchable fiber material, and it is possible to use the ear straps 7 having no stretchability in the present invention. However, it is more preferable in some cases to use a stretchable ear strap 7 such as a rubber strap. By using the elastic ear strap 7, the position of the eyepatch main body 4 can be more reliably maintained, and the use length of the ear strap 7 can be adjusted more easily by the adjusting tool 8 described later. Advantages such as that the length can be maintained more reliably, the user U's corresponding size range can be further expanded, and the user's U feeling can be further improved.

  The adjuster 8 is attached to the ear strap 7 in order to adjust and maintain the use length of the ear strap 7. FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of the adjustment tool 8 according to the first embodiment. The adjustment tool 8 is formed of silicon rubber and has a substantially flat disk shape as a whole. The adjustment tool 8 is formed with two slits (passage paths) 8a. The two ends of the ear strap 7 are passed through the two slits 8a so that the ear strap 7 has an annular shape. The length of the looped portion of the ear strap 7, that is, the length from one slit 8 a to the other slit 8 a and the length of the side including the eyepatch main body 4 in the path is the ear hook. The length of the string 7 used.

  The adjuster 8 realizes two functions that are difficult to achieve at the same time: a function that easily adjusts the use length and a function that keeps the adjusted use length from changing easily. The adjuster 8 is made of elastic silicone rubber, and the ear strap 7 is passed through the slit 8a. By simply pulling the ear hook 7, the position of the adjusting tool 8 can be easily slid on the ear hook 7, and the usage length can be easily adjusted. When the ear strap 7 is an elastic rubber cord, when the ear strap 7 is pulled, the ear strap 7 is extended and its cross-sectional area is reduced. In this state, the friction with the slit 8a is further reduced, and the adjustment tool 8 can be easily moved.

  After adjusting the usage length of the ear strap 7, when the ear strap 7 is hung on both ears U 4 of the user U, the eye patch main body 4 is held in the vicinity of the eye U 2. At this time, since the frictional force acts between the ear strap 7 and the slit 8a, the adjustment tool 8 is difficult to move. Therefore, the function of maintaining the use length of the ear strap 7 by the adjuster 8 is sufficiently exhibited. It is prevented that the ear strap 7 is loosened and the eyelid main body 4 slides down from the position of the eye U2.

  The slit 8a is merely a notch formed in the adjustment tool 8, and there is almost no slit gap or it is very narrow. Therefore, a large frictional force can be generated and a sufficient use length maintaining function is exhibited. Since the adjustment tool 8 is made of silicon rubber, the slit 8a itself has elasticity. Based on the elasticity, when the end of the ear strap 7 is allowed to pass or the length of use is adjusted, the slit gap can be increased, and these operations are facilitated. On the other hand, due to the elasticity of the slit 8a, a large viscous frictional force is exerted between the slit 8a and the ear strap 7 after the eyepatch 2 is attached.

  The adjusting tool 8 has a disk shape, and when the adjusting tool 8 is positioned behind the ear U4, the contact surface (flat surface) 8b contacts the back side of the user's U earlobe. Since the adjustment tool 8 has elasticity, the contact surface 8b absorbs the uneven shape of the earlobe. Since it softly hits the back of the earlobe, the discomfort given to the user U by the adjusting tool 8 is reduced. Moreover, since it deform | transforms and contacts flexibly along the curved shape of the back side of an earlobe, the user U can feel the contact of the adjustment tool 8 more comfortably.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the configuration and use of the eye patch 2 having the eye patch body 4 and the ear hook 6 have been described. However, the ear hook 6 can be applied to the mask 12. FIG. 4 is a usage diagram illustrating a state where the user U has used the mask 12 according to the second embodiment. The mask 12 includes a mask body 14 that covers the mouth U6 of the user U and an ear hook 6. The ear hook 6 includes an ear hook 7 and an adjustment tool 8, and the ear hook 7 has a user U U in order to hold the mask body 14 at a position near the mouth U 6 of the user U. It is hung on the ear U4. The adjustment tool 8 is substantially the same as in the case of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  In the eyepatch 2, the mask 12, and the ear strap 7 may be separate from the eyepatch main body 4 and the mask main body 14, but are formed integrally with the eyepatch main body 4 or integrated with the mask main body 14. Of course, even if formed.

[Embodiment 3]
FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of the eye patch 12 having the adjustment tool 18 according to the third embodiment. In the eye patch 12, the two slits 18 a of the adjustment tool 18 reach the edge of the adjustment tool 18 and communicate with the outside. That is, the slits 18a are formed so as to be alternately cut by a cutter or the like from the outside.

  In addition to the same functions and effects as the adjuster 8 of the first embodiment, this configuration exhibits an effect that the operation of passing the ear strap 7 to the slit 18a is further facilitated. That is, it is not necessary to pass the ear strap 7 from the end portion through the slit 18a. By simply pushing the middle part of the ear strap 7 into the slit 18a from the outside, the passage of the ear strap 7 to the slit 18a is completed.

[Embodiment 4]
FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of the eye patch 22 having the adjustment tool 28 according to the fourth embodiment. In this eye patch 22, the adjustment tool 28 has an annular tube shape as a whole. By passing the ear strap 7 through the hollow interior 28a of the annular adjuster 28, the hollow interior 28a functions as a passage path.

  Since the adjuster 28 is also formed of an elastic material such as silicon rubber, a frictional force based on elasticity is generated between the hollow interior 28 a and the ear strap 7. The use length maintaining function of the ear strap 7 is exhibited by the frictional force. The size of the hollow interior 28a and the thickness of the ear strap 7 are adjusted so that the hollow interior 28a and the ear strap 7 generate an appropriate frictional force.

  For example, when two ear straps 7 pass through the hollow interior 28a, if the size of the hollow interior 28a is sufficiently larger than the thickness of the two ear straps 7, the frictional force decreases, and the ear strap 7 Will loosen immediately. On the contrary, if the size of the hollow interior 28a is too small, the operation of passing the two ear straps 7 becomes difficult. For example, by making the diameter of the hollow interior 28a slightly smaller than the diameter of the two ear hook strings 7, or by making the cross sectional area of the hollow interior 28a slightly smaller than the cross section area of the two ear hook strings 7. Thus, it is possible to achieve both the ease of passing work of the ear strap 7 and the function of maintaining the use length with an appropriate frictional force.

  As mentioned above, although preferable embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary. For example, in the adjustment tool of the first to third embodiments, two slits are formed as a passage route for the ear strap, but of course, one slit may be used, and both ends of the ear strap pass through the single slit. It does n’t matter. Furthermore, three or more slits may be used. In that case, you may use slits other than the slit used for adjustment and maintenance of use length, so that an excessive ear strap may be hindered.

  The present application also includes the following gist.

  An eyepatch as an exemplary aspect of the present invention includes an eyepatch main body for covering the eye, an ear strap that is hung on the user's ear to hold the eyepatch main body in a position near the user's eye, And an adjustment tool attached to the ear strap to adjust and maintain the use length. The adjuster is formed of an elastic material, has a passage path through which the ear strap is passed, and maintains the length of use of the ear strap by friction between the passage path based on the elasticity and the ear strap.

  The length of the ear strap is maintained by the frictional force exerted by the adjuster based on its elasticity, so that it is possible to prevent loosening of the ear strap with a simple configuration and to prevent the eyelid body from sliding down. . Moreover, since the elastic member is used as the adjustment tool, even when the adjustment tool is in contact with the back side of the user's earlobe, pain and discomfort given to the user are greatly reduced. Here, for example, the adjustment tool may be formed of a rubber material such as silicon rubber or urethane rubber. Of course, it may be formed of an elastically deformable resin material.

  There are a plurality of passage paths, and the adjustment tool may have a flat plate shape. When the adjusting tool has a flat plate shape, when the adjusting tool comes into contact with the back side of the user's earlobe, the flat plate surface can be brought into contact. Since the flat surface having a small unevenness and a relatively large area comes into contact, the pain and discomfort given to the back side of the earlobe can be further reduced. Further, since the adjustment tool has elasticity, the flat plate surface is deformed flexibly so as to follow the curved surface shape on the back side of the earlobe. Therefore, not only can pain and discomfort be reduced, but also comfort and comfort can be provided. Note that the outer shape of the adjustment tool can be a circle, an ellipse, a polygon, or any other appropriate shape.

  If there are a plurality of passage paths, both ends of the ear strap can be passed through different passage paths. The work to pass through becomes easy. Surplus ear straps can be hung.

  The passage path may be a slit formed in the adjustment tool. By making the passage route a simple slit, the adjustment tool can be manufactured easily and at low cost. By inserting both ends of the ear strap through the slit, it is possible to achieve both easy adjustment of the use length by the adjustment tool and reliable maintenance of the use length by the frictional force generated between the passage path and the ear strap. it can. Since it is a simple slit, its formation is easy, and it is easy to insert the end of the ear strap. For example, by making the slit a simple notch that does not have an opening width (slit gap), a high frictional force can be exhibited, and the function of maintaining the length of the ear strap can be more effectively exhibited. it can. In this case, if one end of the slit reaches the edge of the adjustment tool and communicates with the outside, it is easier to pass the end of the ear strap through the passage.

  The ear strap may be extendable. The term “stretchable” means, for example, that the ear strap is a rubber strap, but it is intended to include not only a rubber material but also a stretchable material depending on the fiber structure. If the ear strap can be expanded and contracted, it is possible to flexibly cope with a variety of user face sizes, eye / ear positions, etc., and the user's range of correspondence can be expanded. In addition, it is easier to fit the user's face, the pressure feeling of the eyepatch main body can be reduced, and the prevention of pain and discomfort and the proper position holding of the eyepatch main body can be realized more effectively. .

  The ear hook as another exemplary aspect of the present invention is an ear hook used for an eye patch or a mask, and the eye mask main body covering the user's eyes or the mask main body covering the user's mouth is used for the eyes or the mouth. An ear strap that hangs on the user's ear to hold it in the vicinity, and an adjustment tool that is attached to the ear strap to adjust and maintain the length of use of the ear strap. The adjuster is formed of an elastic material, has a passage path through which the ear strap is passed, and maintains the length of use of the ear strap by friction between the passage path based on the elasticity and the ear strap.

  The length of the ear strap is maintained by the frictional force exerted by the adjuster based on its elasticity, so it is possible to prevent loosening of the ear strap with a simple configuration and to prevent the eyelid body and the mask from slipping down. Is done. Moreover, since the elastic member is used as the adjustment tool, even when the adjustment tool is in contact with the back side of the user's earlobe, pain and discomfort given to the user are greatly reduced.

  As described above, this ear hook can be applied not only to the eye patch but also to the mask. The gist of the present invention includes not only an eye patch in which the above-described ear strap and adjustment tool are combined with the eye patch body, but also a mask in combination with the mask body.

User: U
Eye: U2
Ear: U4
Mouth: U6
Eyepatch: 2, 12, 22
Eyepatch body: 4
Ventilation hole: 4a
String hole: 4b
Ear hook: 6
Ear strap: 7
Adjuster: 8, 18, 28
Slit (passage path): 8a, 18a
Contact surface (flat surface): 8b
Hygiene material: 10
Mask: 12
Mask body: 14
Hollow interior (passage path): 28a

Claims (7)

An eyepatch body to cover the eyes;
An ear strap that is hung on the user's ear to hold the eyepatch body in the vicinity of the user's eyes;
An eyepatch having an adjustment tool attached to the ear strap to adjust and maintain the length of use of the ear strap,
The adjusting tool is
Formed by elastic material,
Having a passage route through which the ear strap is passed,
An eyepatch that maintains the length of use of the ear strap by friction between the passage route based on the elasticity and the ear strap. The passage route is plural,
The eye patch according to claim 1, wherein the adjuster has a flat plate shape.   The eye patch according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the passage route is a slit formed in the adjustment tool.   The eye patch according to claim 3, wherein the slit reaches an edge of the adjustment tool and communicates with the outside.   The eye patch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the ear strap is extendable.   The eye patch according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the adjuster is made of silicon rubber. An ear hook used for an eye patch or a mask,
The ear hook is
An ear strap that hangs on the user's ear to hold an eyepatch body covering the user's eyes or a mask body covering the user's mouth at a position near the eyes or the mouth;
An adjustment tool attached to the ear strap to adjust and maintain the use length of the ear strap,
The adjustment tool is
Formed by elastic material,
Having a passage route through which the ear strap is passed,
An ear hook that maintains the length of use of the ear strap by friction between the passage route based on the elasticity and the ear strap.

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